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DFS Industry Spent $800,000 on Lobbying in New York
The daily fantasy sports industry’s victory in the New York legislature last week didn’t come cheap. Just days after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the state’s DFS bill into law, heralding a new era of licensed and regulated fantasy sports contests,...
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Attacks Digital Gambling Ops
In the Philippines, the country's new president, Rodrigo Duterte, has it out for cyber gambling operators. The newly inaugurated leader has taken a rather unconventional approach as he continues his crusade against anything he deems to be "detrimental" to society. The 71-year-old...
Trump Taj Mahal Workers Could Find Plenty of Competition for New Jobs at MGM National Harbor
The Trump Taj Mahal will officially terminate roughly 2,000 casino workers when the Carl Icahn-owned property closes its doors for good after the Labor Day weekend next month. Unite-HERE Local 54 workers union launched a strike at the Boardwalk property on July...
James Packer, Robert De Niro Team Up for Barbuda Casino Project
A new Barbuda casino project will put Hollywood A-lister Robert De Niro into a role he once played in a classic film: that of a casino boss. The 72-year-old actor will join Australian gaming operator James Packer on the planned Caribbean project....
California Mayor Anthony Silva Accused of Playing Strip Poker With Minors
A northern California mayor is being charged with playing strip poker and providing alcohol to minors at a summer camp in 2015. Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva (R) was arrested Thursday on one felony charge and one misdemeanor relating to the alleged incident....
Israel to Ban Slots and Horse Race Betting
Israel’s notoriously strict gambling laws are about to get even tougher, with the sudden prohibition of betting on horseracing and slot machines. Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon and Justice Ministry Director General Emi Palmor announced in a press conference this week that the...
Zika Virus a Boon to Vegas, Says MGM
The Zika virus, as horrible as it is, could be a boon for the Vegas tourism and gambling industry, so says Jim Murren, CEO of MGM Resorts International. Murren was speaking at a conference call to publicize his company’s Q2 financial results,...
Wynn Boston Harbor Finally Begins Construction After Legal Hurdles
Wynn Boston Harbor is officially under construction. After three years of legal challenges, primarily from nearby Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone (D), Steve Wynn's first domestic property outside of Nevada has broken ground. Construction equipment moved onto the 33-acre site and roughly 500...
Hillary Clinton Campaigns Through Nevada, Condemning Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton doesn't believe her GOP opponent Donald Trump is competent enough to assume the Oval Office. The Democratic presidential nominee made two stops this week in the all-important swing state of Nevada, where she spent a substantial amount of her time...
Summer Olympics Underway in Rio as City’s Preparation Takes Center Stage
The 2016 Summer Olympics officially kickoff this evening in Rio de Janeiro, and while the athletes, fans, and media are ready for the competitions, it isn't quite so clear that the city itself is. Opening ceremonies begin at 8 pm local time...
